My first road bike, and quite cheap. Was looking second hand but there was nothing that wasn't near-ruined for less than £400. I have been into mountain bikes for 20 years so know nothing about road bikes. Therefore, the appeal of a modern bike I could use straight away and that would be reliable won out. The bike is obviously modern, so not expecting much love here, but I certainly love it! I do think that the looks are very retro-sensitive, nice and understated and refreshing to see steel frame and forks on a modern road bike. Bought this for £550 off a well know online retailer.

Only been on shorter rides but getting used to the switch from mountain bikes and how to handle those skinny wheels. Have a 140 mile charity ride over two days in a few weeks time.

Before you ask the cardboard on the headtube has been removed, just kept it on there as didn't want the cables to rub and had no patches to stop this. Now sorted so the headtube badge is now on display (I'll grab a photo this week). Excuse the poor quality pics, will get some better ones if anyone is interested.

its a very good bike and you payed a good price!I've built one of these for a good customer of mine with a set a lightweight touring wheels, a mostly 105 group set, ritchey wcs classic and brooks leather seat and bartape. It's a really nice a versatile bike but just needs ' alittlesomething' to really stand out. Oftentimes the bearings on Kona's are notoriously weak, so keep an eye on those.

Will likely upgrade it over time, but for now just clocking up the miles with a big grin on my face. For the price I do feel it has a lot more character than a standard aluminium frame with no distinctive features

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